Do the computer has to have iTunes or Mac to update the software on my iPhone

There are two options. Know how to...

• Update Over-the-Air (OTA) —> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support (IN)
• Update using iTunes/Finder —> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)

yummy131 Said:

"Do the computer has to have iTunes or Mac to update the software on my iPhone: Do my computer weds iTunes to update my software for my iPhone"

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Updating an iPhone:



A. Update Using a Computer:

Perhaps. If so, and an update is avaialbe, you can use a computer to update. Use my User Tip: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip

B. Update Using Cellular:

Note that updating via Cellular might be able option for you, if you have a comp able device to do so. See me User Tip: Use an iPhone 12 or later, that is using 5G, in order to update over Cellular - User - Tip